Amanda Ratliff

Appointed Catering Sales Manager
At The Karol Hotel in Clearwater - FL, USA

The Karol's new Catering Sales Manager Amanda Ratliff is responsible for sales and detailing catering opportunities, as well as managing all group room bookings and business accounts and maximizing related revenue streams. After graduating from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Hospitality Management, Ratliff began building her career in sales and catering with positions at several different hotel companies, including Wyndham and Hyatt. Most recently she was Special Events Sales Manager at Mainsail's Epicurean Hotel in Tampa, where she directed all-day meetings for groups of up to 30 guests, while overseeing private dining functions and coordinating events at the EDGE rooftop bar and Epicurean Theatre.

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 7,000 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 131 countries and territories.

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6 September 2019 — As The Karol's senior sales manager, Lindsey Ferguson will execute account development and management during the hotel's pre-opening phase, working with the sales, marketing and revenue teams to secure and maximize group and transient opportunities across several markets.

6 September 2019 — With 13 years of hospitality experience, General Manager Adam Duffey has developed his management and operations skill set in the Tampa/St. Pete area's thriving hotel industry. A motivational leader with high expectations, he began his career at Wyndham Tampa Westshore, working as a concierge before earning his first management position as front desk manager.